Chapter 21

Harrison.

It was a pleasure to meet August again, but at the same time unpleasant. Eleanor's ex? Why'd I never asked of her ex in the first place? Their old band might reunite and affect my plans for Eleanor. Practically, I should be the least concerned about whatever Eleanor does.

I tried keeping a smile while I chatted with August. Although he wanted to see Eleanor once more, I just couldn't allow it. Augustine left a few hours later.

Eleanor was in the kitchen when August left. Judging from the delicious smell emanating from the oven, she was baking bread. I stood up and sat on the long oak table where the servants dined every night. I peeped at her and found her stretching her hands to the hearth's blaze. She was wet and drenched when she entered the house, which made me worry that she had caught a cold.

I scoffed to grab her attention. " Do you mind telling me the story?" I asked her. She didn't give me attention, not even the slightest glance. She looked provoked but she wasn't